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Jan 1, 1980
1 There was a man from Ramathaim of the Zuphites, in the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham son of Elihu son of Tohu son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
Read MoreJTS High Holiday Reader 5784
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Collected Resources | Commentary | Rosh Hashanah | Yom Kippur
JTS provides extensive resources to help you reflect and focus your intentions around Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This year, we are pleased to provide a new printable reader to make your holiday experience more engaging, especially if you plan to spend many hours sitting in synagogue services. This curated collection of commentaries by JTS faculty and staff—entitled Choice and Change—offers insights into the text, liturgy, and themes of the High Holidays.
Read MoreHolidays
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Collected Resources | Hanukkah | Pesah | Purim | Rosh Hashanah | Shavuot | Shemini Atzeret | Simhat Torah | Sukkot | Tishah Be'av | Yom Hashoah | Yom Hazikaron-Yom Ha'atzma'ut | Yom Kippur
Explore these sources from scholars and students at JTS to enrich your holiday experience.
Read MoreJTS High Holiday Webinars 2022
Join JTS in preparing for this 5783 High Holiday season with two meaningful and enriching sessions.
Read MoreHigh Holiday Reflections
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Collected Resources | Shabbat Shuvah | Rosh Hashanah | Yom Kippur
Explore these sources from JTS Scholars, Students, and Alumni to enrich the Yamim Nora’im.
Read MoreRosh Hashanah Torah Readings
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Collected Resources | Va'era | Vayera | Rosh Hashanah
Both of the Torah readings for Rosh Hashanah are taken from Parsha Vayera. The first day reading tracks the birth of Isaac, the exile of Hagar and the subsequent saving of Ishmael. The Akedah or Binding of Isaac is read on the second day.
Read MoreTime Capsule
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Collected Resources | Rosh Hashanah | Yom Kippur
This page explores historical events through the lens of the JTS Torah commentaries that reflect a particular event or time. Starting in the 17th Century, sermons started reflecting not just concerns to the Jewish world, but those of the broader society in which Jews lived.[1] In looking back at the ways in which Jewish thought leaders engaged issues around 9/11, immigration, or COVID-19, consider how we continue to feel the impacts of these events and issues today and how our thinking has shifted.
Read MoreForgiveness
By The Jewish Theological Seminary | Collected Resources | Rosh Hashanah | Yom Kippur
much more complex challenge of seeking forgiveness from those who we have wronged. It means reflecting on our shortcomings and forgiving ourselves and reaching out to those we have hurt. These resources provide guideposts on going through this difficult process.
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